Articles on Andhra Pradesh History
Sources for Early Andhra History: Dynastic Families and Cultural Insights
By D. Mercy Ratna Rani · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2019
The paper examines sources for early Andhra history, focusing on dynasties like the Satavahanas, Ikshvakus, Pallavas, and others. Key sources include archaeology (inscriptions, coins, monuments) and literature (Indian and foreign). Inscriptions on seals,…
Buddhist Sites in Visakhapatnam District
By D. Mercy Ratna Rani · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2012
The Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh hosts significant Buddhist sites, reflecting the region's historical and cultural importance in the propagation of Buddhism, particularly the Hinayana school. The district's strategic coastal location, with rivers…
Vaidumba Chiefs' Feudal Dynamics in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka (800-1400 AD)
By D. Mercy Ratna Rani · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2009
This study examines the Vaidumba chiefs' rule in Andhra Pradesh and neighboring regions between 800-1400 CE, based on epigraphic evidence. The Vaidumbas, local yet independent chiefs, engaged in developmental activities and maintained feudatory ties with…